Materials and Techniques for Class II Composites

Course Outline:

Posterior composite restorations remain the bread-and-butter procedure of many general dentists. Although this procedure may seem trivial, there are many clinical factors which lead to a long-lasting restoration, including diagnosis, isolation, cavity preparation, matrix and wedge placement, composite placement, and finishing and polishing. This course aims to review the techniques for each of these steps based on current evidence.

Who Should Attend This Course:

This program is designed for restorative dentists and their team members that are looking to expand and improve their abilities to diagnose, treatment plan and perform long-lasting restorations.

 Learning Objectives

• Discuss treatment guidelines for interproximal caries
• Review protocol for achieving isolation
• Discover materials and techniques to create a well-adapted restoration
• Analyze matrix utilization and contouring instruments to achieve a tight and well-contoured contact